Religious
The reason for so many temples in the region is attributed to the influence of Travancore State and Cochin State rulers who ruled North Paravur for many years. Also at different points in history Outside brahmins came to this town, settled here and constructed temples for themselves and for their workers who spoke same or similar languages.
TEMPLES
Major Temples in the taluk
- Peruvaram Mahadeva Temple, Paravur. At this temple, normally there is Prasad Lunch, at least once a month, during Nama Japam.
- Kannankulangara Sreekrishna Temple, Paravur.
- Dakshina Mookambika Temple North Paravur- One of the most important Saraswathy temples in Kerala
- Kalikulangara Temple, Nanthiattukunam, Paravur: Famous for Thendu. Administerd by Sivagiri Trust.
- Thiravallur Shiva Temple, Alangad, Paravur.
- Venketachalapathi GSB Temple at KMK Junction
- Thonniakavu Bhadrakali Temple, Paravur.
- Perumpadanna Mahadeva Temple, Paravur- Undertaken by Kudumbi Samudaya Mahajana Sabha, N. paravur
- Veluthattamma Temple, Kedamangalam, Paravur (Famous for a ritual called Muttu to predict uncertainties related to marriage, career etc.).
CHURCHES
Major churches in taluk
- St. Thomas Church North Paravur,the pilgrimage centre where the tomb of Gregorios Abdul Jaleel is situated
- St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Paravur Kottakavu (built by St. Thomas in A.D 52)
- St. Don Bosco Church (Roman Catholic - Latin) North Paravur.
- Alengad Kunnel Church
- Gothuruth St. Sebastians Church
- Chettikad church
- Holy Cross Church, Kadalvathuruth
- Malavana St.George's Church
- Vyakulambika matha Church, Pattanam
- Kuthiathodu St.Francis Xavier Church
- Thuruthur St.Thomas Church
- Ezhikara church
- St. Mary's Assumption Church, Ezhikkara
- St. Vincent Ferrar church, Chathanad
MOSQUES
- Paravur Juma Masjid
- Paravur Pattalam Juma Masjid
- Manjaly Juma Masjid
- Kattenellure Munavarsha Thangal Masjid
- Kadungallur Juma Masjid
- Eloor Juma Masjid
IMPORTANT FAIRS AND FESTIVALS
- Dhukrana of the Saint Gregorios Abdul Jaleel from 23rd to 27 April at St. Thomas Church North Paravur which is also known as Bava Sratha Perunnaal. During these days, the North Paravur is declared as a festival area by the Kerala government considering the large flow of pilgrims.
- The celebration of Sacred Heart of Jesus in the month of June at St. Don Bosco Church North Paravur.
- Perumpadanna Holi fest at Perumpadanna KSMS Mahadeva temple.
- The feast of on first Sunday of October at Little Flower Church (koottukad)
- Paravur Mookambika Navarathri festival
- Kalikulangara valiyavilka fest
- Moothakunam temple fest
- Unnimisiha Chapel, Madaplathuruth, feast of Infant Jesus.
- Chakkumarassery Temple Fest
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